Where There’s Smoke is a weekly podcast that explores self-development through the filter of current events, pop culture, and experience. We surf the zeitgeist through an array of audio clips, quotes, concepts, and conversations.

In the spirit of The Daily Show and This American Life, we throw everything into an audio centrifuge that separates “what” from “why”. You walk away with insights and actionable solutions to improve your business, relationships, and almost any area of your life.

“Be so good they can’t ignore
you.”That’s Steve Martin’s
advice for anybody looking to be successful. We hear some form of
this idea from countless actors, musicians, athletes, scientists:
Do good work.This
week, we attempt to unpack what “good work” truly means. We’re
talking about “quality” - specifically as it pertains tosituations where we are looking to
break into a particular profession, get a promotion, or create a
successful product. In those situations, doing “good work” requires
us to understand what is expected in a given space and then be able
to create for ourselves.

Joining us in this conversation
is Franklin Leonard, the founder of The Black List. We also hear
from author and speaker Jon Gordon, and receive some emails from
the author ofThe
Martian, Andy
Weir.

Oh, and we talk about getting
struck by lightning. Don’t ask, just listen.GUESTSFranklin Leonard

About the Podcast

Where There's Smoke explores self-development through the lens of current events, sports, and pop culture. We surf the zeitgeist through an array of audio clips, quotes, concepts, and conversations.
In the spirit of The Daily Show and This American Life, we throw everything into an audio centrifuge that separates “what” from “why”. You walk away with insights and actionable solutions to improve your business, relationships, and almost any area of your life.